Camhi v. New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

OPINION OF THE COURT

Petitioner’s driver’s license and motor vehicle registration were revoked by respondent New York State Department of Motor Vehicles upon receipt of evidence that petitioner had operated or permitted operation of a motor vehicle while insurance was not in effect (Vehicle and Traffic Law § 318 [2] [a]). Petitioner appealed the revocation of his registration and driver’s license to the Department of Motor Vehicles Administrative *536Appeals Board. In his supporting affidavit, petitioner alleged that he had no knowledge that insurance had not been in effect. Petitioner further…